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Save the Book: A Novel Approach to Writing Cinematically [Zoom Workshop] at RWO on October 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Save the Book: A Novel Approach to Writing Cinematically [Zoom Workshop] at RWO on October 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 2, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops

Hey, so I goofed… Goof #1 is that I accidentally posted an older version of this post that said the event was on October 10th even though we moved it to the 13th earlier in the year. The details below are correct. Goof #2 is that I knew RWO was no longer...
From the mailbag: Use a pen name or publish under your real name?

From the mailbag: Use a pen name or publish under your real name?

by Hillary DePiano | Sep 22, 2026 | Classes and Workshops, Living the Writing Life

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Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel): Aug 3- Aug 14, 2026 [Forum Workshop]

Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel): Aug 3- Aug 14, 2026 [Forum Workshop]

by Hillary DePiano | Jul 27, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops

Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction Aug 3- Aug 14, 2026 Hearts Through History [Forum Workshop] Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active...
Teaching schedule changes and I broke myself

Teaching schedule changes and I broke myself

by Hillary DePiano | Jun 14, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops, Personally...

Hey all, popping in with some super quick programming notes and updates…  The Master Class writing workshop I was meant to be teaching at WriterUniv starting on June 15th has been cancelled. A bummer, but I think ultimately for the best because a) I severely...
Hands Free Writing with Dictation and Voice-to-Text on May 16, 2026 11 AM (EST) [Zoom Workshop]

Hands Free Writing with Dictation and Voice-to-Text on May 16, 2026 11 AM (EST) [Zoom Workshop]

by Hillary DePiano | May 8, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops

Have you ever noticed that your best writing ideas always seem to come when you’re nowhere near a keyboard? Stuck in traffic, doing the dishes, folding the laundry… if only there was a way to write hands-free! Fortunately writing with voice-to-text has never been...
Online Writing Workshop: Revitalize Your Author Platform at CRW on April 1 – April 30

Online Writing Workshop: Revitalize Your Author Platform at CRW on April 1 – April 30

by Hillary DePiano | Mar 25, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops

Revitalize Your Author Platform Making the most out of your author website, blog, mailing list, social media and more Contemporary Romance Writers April 1 – April 30 4-Week Online Workshop You’re a real wizard with words but computer stuff? Not so much. Whether...
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Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.

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